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After leaving French Farm in 2014, downsizing to a much smaller garden was going to present a challenge. Firstly removing two large Phoenix Palms & countless seedling trees/shrubs. Then a major renovation & addition to the 1950’s house & Nancy started laying out her new garden. Rules we set were: no lawns, LYTTELTON no hedges & no prickly roses! We have broken some of these already!
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“A garden is a lovely place to sit in the shade and admire. Mine wasn’t made by gazing, just hard work never ending, giving me joy each season. Oh so rewarding” - Margaret Chaney 1985. Akaroa FyrneBrooke House is tucked away in a beautiful garden filled with old world & modern Roses, Rhododendrons, ornamental & native trees & a private walking track meandering through the native bush all nestled between Balguerie Stream & native bush. The garden was designed & planted by Margaret (Ma) Chaney and has wonderful wee nooks, hidden delights & tranquil seating areas, all with varying views of the Peninsula hills, native bush & Akaroa. Please park on Rue Balguerie close to Saint Peters Church and walk up the side lane to the property.
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The Kearney Rhodes House is so named from the first two women who owned the home. Anne Kearney, an Irish widow with 5 adult children built it in 1867 and May Rhodes used it in the 1930’s as a ‘maternity home’. Purchased to save in 2010 by Stephen Cashmore, Architectural and Interior Designer, the house has undergone a mixture of conservation, restoration and adaption to give new life to a place with much social significance to Akaroa. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see inside this historic property and view the restoration work.
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hillside, poor soil and a variety of different climates. Recently established is a A secret well-kept behind the laurel hedges. In the 15 years that Linda new area on clay soil in a hot sunny area which contrasts with shady woodlands & Dieter have owned the property they have enjoyed seeing the 10asMike & Georgie Kingstons, trees mature. TuckedOborne, in flat spaces are Tony’s vegetable plots, all enjoying transformation from a rundown cottage surrounded by giant walnut trees 12 Bells Road, Takamatua | Garden different growing conditions. Extensive plantings of Renga Renga and grasses and paddock into a magical haven. The walnut trees form the backbone link the areas together finishing with an English country garden and the front of the garden. There are extensive plantings of tree ferns and shade lovers Morning AfternoonFraser, tea will Coombe be availableFarm, on the front lawn (Guardians under the old trees and a lime grove produces loads of limes. The long stretch 11lawn. Hugh and &Kathrine of Akaroa Hospital fundraiser). Park on Rue Balguerie and walk up, look for the of pleached laurels, box hedges and topiaries lead to the rose garden. A Takamatua Valley Road, Takamatua | Garden substantial potager provides year round fruit and vegetables. Lilies, peonies, painted iron cow and bull.
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The done on them over the past nine years but in early stages of R 16 Rue Balguerie, Akaroa | Garden & Studio 33 Morgans Road, Akaroa | Garden main flowering gardens (roses, peonies & lilies abound) are quite steep maturity. However, it is the stunning sea views from the front lawn which M years is one not to be missed. U but feel free to circle the house & garden. Enjoy Jane’s garden that she has captivate everyone on arrival. Devonshire Teas will be served on the lawn. I O created with cuttings taken over the years as gardening is her passion. The Due to this Guardians of Akaroa Hospital fundraiser the inside house isn’t for Not only doesTit allow you to 4 Ali & Charl Chaney, Akaroa Frynebrooke House, T house is used for a B&B so please respect the privacy of guests. viewing unless by arrangement with the owners on the day. Parking is on Rue 8 Akaroa i-SITE 15a Rue Balguerie, Akaroa | Garden & Studio Garden Adventure One mobility park at the house viewLavaud. a diverse range ofif needed. interesting R of Tane Centre O 7 5 Jan & Charles Whitehead, Lavaud House, 10 Mike and Georgie Oborne, Kingstons, gardens, it also allows you to AD6 6 Jacqui & Tim Richardson, ‘French Bay House’, 83 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa | Garden 12 Bells Road, Takamatua | Garden take a peek into rare&and 113 Rue Jolie, some Akaroa | House Garden Large rambling park-like garden including pond, small vineyard, fruit 6 Jacqui & Tim Richardson, French Bay House, Built for Dr Watkins in 1874, this iconic Akaroa house has captured the eye and nut trees. In the last 20 years extensive planting has been made 5 113 Rue Jolie, Akaroa | House & Garden historical cottages. 4 of many a passer-by. Recently refurbished as a Boutique Bed and Breakfast, of magnolias, camelias, rhododendrons, roses and deciduous trees to 3 French Bay House is nestled amongst a well-established cottage garden with complement the 150 year old European trees. Fourteen including an abundance ofproperties new and old roses. A paint box of colours greets you as you 7 Valerie & David Crichton, Fleur Cottage, Parking on Bells Road. Limited disabled parking up drive by house. enter the garden with many places to sit and appreciate the variety of plants 154-156 Rue Jolie, Akaroa | Cottage & Garden Fisherman’s Bay Garden which is a and different aspects of the house. Come and soak up the historic charm both inside and out. www.frenchbayhouse.co.nz 11 Hugh & Kathrine Fraser, ‘Coombe Farm’, haven in the rugged and dramatic Takamatua Valley Road, Takamatua | Garden 2 Cashmore Family, landscape of the Banks Peninsula Family farm homestead from 1900 in the Takamatua valley. A cottage 2 7 Valerie & David Crichton, ‘Fleur Cottage’, Kearney-Rhodes House, garden bursting with roses and old fashioned flowers that are their best 154-156 Rue Jolie, Akaroa | Cottage and Garden coastline, Nancy Tichborne’s new 38 Rue Balguerie, Akaroa | House in late spring. Plus a vegetable garden. There is a bush walk alongside the Robinson’s Bay In the 1990s the cottage was purchased by Valerie and David. Colin creek and for the more adventurous a 20 minute walk across farmland For properties Pilbrow (Architect) developed a concept plan for restoration and adaption studio and garden in Akaroa, the to a waterfall. Soak in the ambience of the character heritage home and introducing sun and light and linking it seamlessly to the newly created 9-12 see Takamatua map working farm environment. newly completed Kearney-Rhodes garden design. The ‘widows walk’ (deck) above the cherry tree arbour 13-15 see Peninsula map overlooks the garden to the harbour beyond. French doors connect the House Akaroa more. house in and garden seamlessly.and A newlymany landscaped garden kept the existing 1 Tony & Marie Rhodes, significant trees while creating a series of ‘rooms’. Quirky elements abound. 9 Rue Cachalot, Akaroa | Garden This yearis now there will alsowithin bethe historic Fleur Cottage a leafy oasis filledbe with birdsong 1 precinct of the village. Take your time to soak in the ambience. Onawe a cluster three properties in You will beof directed through the cottage to the garden behind. A dedicated plants-person, Nancy likes to think of this garden (most likely her Takamatua, a stone’s throw from PeninsulaAKAROA Takamatua 9 10 last) as one that will evolve & change as she does. Her new studio will be open 2 Cashmore Family, ‘Kearney-Rhodes House’, Akaroa JUSTtownship. OUTSIDE AKAROA 1 and art works will be for viewing and for sale. Tony & Marie Rhodes, 38 Rue Balguerie, Akaroa | House
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